Bar / Hospitality Service SWMS
SWMS template for bar / hospitality service. Covers FOH service, glassware, cellar.. 8-state AU coverage, CIH-reviewed editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Bar and hospitality service work covers front-of-house service, glassware handling, and cellar duties. Workers face slip hazards, glass injuries, manual handling, and fatigue from late-night shifts. WHS Act 2011 s19 requires PCBUs to provide a documented safe system of work for all hospitality operations.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Falls, fractures, back injuries
Deep cuts, tendon damage, infection
Impaired judgement, increased incident risk
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Non-slip footwear mandatory; spill response within 60 seconds using wet-floor signage and absorbent cloths.
- 2Dedicated glass bins, cut-resistant gloves for breakage clean-up, never hand-wash chipped glassware.
- 3Rostered breaks every 4 hours, maximum 10-hour shifts, fatigue management policy under WHS Reg r55.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Floor surfaces, lighting, amenities for hospitality venues
Keg lifting, stock movement, repetitive pouring tasks
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template — fully customisable for your venue
- ✓State-specific legislation schedule covering all 8 Australian jurisdictions
- ✓Hazard register with risk matrix and control hierarchy
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS consultation evidence
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 r39-49 — Consultation and risk management
- Food Act 2003 (state-specific) — Hygiene and handling